Wind energy

Grid limits are biggest barrier to new wind projects, WEI warns

Wind Energy Ireland has warned that grid capacity is the biggest barrier to delivering new onshore wind projects, with more than 3,000MW of approved developments currently seeking connections.

RENEWABLES 23 September 2026

Grid limits are biggest barrier to new wind projects, WEI warns

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Renewable energy a big feature of Ploughing 2026

Renewable energy a big feature of Ploughing 2026

RENEWABLES 13 September 2026

Ireland's electricity system

Ireland's electricity system

LETTERS 5 August 2026

Grid constraints leave Ireland wasting enough wind power to supply 667,000 homes

Grid constraints leave Ireland wasting enough wind power to supply 667,000 homes

Grid constraints leave Ireland wasting enough wind power to supply 667,000 homes

NEWS 29 July 2026

Reliability of wind and solar power

Reliability of wind and solar power

Reliability of wind and solar power

LETTERS 22 July 2026

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New energy projects of all shapes and sizes

New energy projects of all shapes and sizes

Stephen Robb takes a look at some of the main renewable projects in development around the country over the past month.

RENEWABLES 28 January 2026

Wind farms continue to struggle to secure permission

Wind farms continue to struggle to secure permission

There are currently 40 wind energy projects in the planning system, with no new wind farms approved by An Coimisiún Pleanála in the first quarter of 2026.

RENEWABLES 28 January 2026

Slow energy transition leaves Ireland exposed

Slow energy transition leaves Ireland exposed

Crisis shows the country is once again exposed to developments beyond Ireland’s control.

NEWS 28 January 2026

Kerry on top for wind generation in February

Kerry on top for wind generation in February

Wind energy provided 42% of Ireland’s electricity in February, with wind farms in County Kerry providing the most.

RENEWABLES 28 January 2026

Climate rules must factor into planning decisions

Climate rules must factor into planning decisions

For the first time, the Supreme Court has clarified the implications of climate legislation on planning decisions and development plans, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 28 January 2026

Farmers can earn up to €40,000 per turbine lease

Farmers can earn up to €40,000 per turbine lease

2026 could potentially be a record-breaking year for wind energy with 2,112MW now in the planning system.

NEWS 28 January 2026

Ireland's wind revolution – what’s in it for farmers?

Ireland's wind revolution – what’s in it for farmers?

As wind and energy infrastructure continues to roll out, the key question is, what does it mean for farmers?

RENEWABLES 28 January 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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